Second Sunday of Advent - December 6, 2020

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ADVENT 2020

Second Sunday OF ADVENT Morning Devotion December 6, 2020 10:00am

 The Liturgy of the Word  Prelude

Everybody’s Got to Learn Sometime

James Warren

(Trinity Friend, Sy Winnie)

WELCOME Opening Song

The Unraveling (The Work of The People. Music by Ben Thomas)

Israel cried patient through her pain Let your face shine and let us be saved Tear the heavens wide and stream Glory to our eyes All we claim to know and all the ways we’ve tried to define God Are being unraveled, are being unraveled A prophecy, a sign coming to life Fig trees bloom alive in mid-July Temple walls will crack and cave opening our eyes All we claim to know, all the ways we’ve tried to define God Are being unraveled, are being unraveled Welcome the foreigners, break down the walls A child will be born to bring hope to us all Welcome the foreigners, breakdown the walls A child will be born to bring hope to us all All we claim to know, all the ways we’ve tried to define God Are being unraveled, are being unraveled

Candle Lighting Celebrant: People:

Annie Devine, Grant, Eleanor and Charlie Jones

We light these candles as a sign of the coming light of Christ. The Lord will give you a sign. A young woman is with child and shall bear a son.

And they shall name him Emmanuel, which means “God is with us.”

Opening Collect Priest: People: Priest:

Prayers for an Inclusive Church

The Lord be with you.

And also with you.

Let us pray.

Wild God of the waters, whose gospel begins with a cry and a summons: take us to a pathless place where we can start again to taste creation’s gifts anew and await the Spirit’s touch; through Jesus Christ, the one who is to come. Amen.

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FIRST Reading Reader:

Isaiah 40:1-11 A reading from Isaiah

Read by Kelly Termin

Comfort, O comfort my people, says your God. Speak tenderly to Jerusalem, and cry to her that she has served her term, that her penalty is paid, that she has received from the Lord's hand double for all her sins.

A voice cries out: “In the wilderness prepare the way of the Lord, make straight in the desert a highway for our God. Every valley shall be lifted up, and every mountain and hill be made low; the uneven ground shall become level, and the rough places a plain. Then the glory of the Lord shall be revealed, and all people shall see it together, for the mouth of the Lord has spoken.”

A voice says, “Cry out!” And I said, “What shall I cry?” All people are grass, their constancy is like the flower of the field. The grass withers, the flower fades, when the breath of the Lord blows upon it; surely the people are grass. The grass withers, the flower fades; but the word of our God will stand for ever. Get you up to a high mountain, O Zion, herald of good tidings; lift up your voice with strength, O Jerusalem, herald of good tidings, lift it up, do not fear; say to the cities of Judah, “Here is your God!” See, the Lord God comes with might, and his arm rules for him; his reward is with him, and his recompense before him. He will feed his flock like a shepherd; he will gather the lambs in his arms, and carry them in his bosom, and gently lead the mother sheep.

Reader:

People:

PSALm

The Word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

Psalm 85:1-2, 8-13 From Psalms for Praying (Offered by Juliette Morgan Quinlan, Theatre Dept. at Toledo School for the Arts) The congregation is invited to join in reciting the Psalm verses in bold.

O Beloved, how gracious You are to your people; You restore their souls time and time again.

You forgive their inquiry when they wander far from You; You give them new Life.

Listen, O people, in the silent chapel of your heart; and the Beloved will speak of peace to you, to the hidden saints to all who turn their hearts to Love.

Surely new lift is at the hand for those who reverence Love; O, that harmony might dwell among the nations.

Steadfast love and faithfulness will meet; righteousness and peace will embrace one another.

Wisdom will spring up from the ground and truth will look down from the sky.

Yes, the Eterna Giver will grant what is good, and the lands will yield abundantly.

Mercy and compassion are Love’s way, and will guide our footsteps upon the path of peace.

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SECOND READING Reader:

2 Peter 3:8-15a A reading from First Corinthians

Read by Kim Henkel

Do not ignore this one fact, beloved, that with the Lord one day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like one day. The Lord is not slow about his promise, as some think of slowness, but is patient with you, not wanting any to perish, but all to come to repentance. But the day of the Lord will come like a thief, and then the heavens will pass away with a loud noise, and the elements will be dissolved with fire, and the earth and everything that is done on it will be disclosed.

Since all these things are to be dissolved in this way, what sort of persons ought you to be in leading lives of holiness and godliness, waiting for and hastening the coming of the day of God, because of which the heavens will be set ablaze and dissolved, and the elements will melt with fire? But, in accordance with his promise, we wait for new heavens and a new earth, where righteousness is at home.

Therefore, beloved, while you are waiting for these things, strive to be found by him at peace, without spot or blemish; and regard the patience of our Lord as salvation.

Reader: People:

The Word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

Gradual

In the Bleak Midwinter

1982 Hymnal #112 (Trinity Member, Sam Melden & Jobst Scholar, David Breen) (verses 1 & 2)

In the bleak midwinter, frosty wind made moan, earth stood hard as iron, water like a stone; snow had fallen, snow on snow, snow on snow, in the bleak midwinter, long ago.

Our God, heaven cannot hold him, nor earth sustain; heaven and earth shall flee away when he comes to reign: in the bleak midwinter a stable-place sufficed the Lord God incarnate, Jesus Christ.

THE GOSPEL Celebrant: People:

Mark 1:1-8 The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Mark Glory to you, Lord Christ.

The beginning of the good news of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. As it is written in the prophet Isaiah, “See, I am sending my messenger ahead of you, who will prepare your way; the voice of one crying out in the wilderness: ‘Prepare the way of the Lord, make his paths straight,’” 4

John the baptizer appeared in the wilderness, proclaiming a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. And people from the whole Judean countryside and all the people of Jerusalem were going out to him, and were baptized by him in the river Jordan, confessing their sins. Now John was clothed with camel’s hair, with a leather belt around his waist, and he ate locusts and wild honey. He proclaimed, “The one who is more powerful than I is coming after me; I am not worthy to stoop down and untie the thong of his sandals. I have baptized you with water; but he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit.”

Celebrant: People:

The Gospel of the Lord.

Praise to you, Lord Christ.

REFLECTION

Karen Keune, Trinity member

The Apostles’ Creed

From The Work of the People Please join the leader in sharing the words of The Apostles’ Creed

I believe in God the Father Almighty, creator of heaven and earth.

I believe in Jesus Christ, God’s only Son our Lord: who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended to the dead.

On the third day he rose again; he ascended into heaven, he is seated at the right hand of the Father, and he will come to judge the living and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

The Prayers of the People

Led by Elizabeth Cousino Based on liturgy designed by the Iona Community & Eggs & Ashes Please join us in sharing the response written in bold.

Intercessor: People: Intercessor: People:

Spirit of fire, inflame in us a passion for justice and equality. That we may know the cleansing of our prejudices and fears and proclaim your freedom, boldly caressing your Earth with humility.

Hear our prayers for freedom and justice for all.

Spirit of compassion, infuse us with your longings for wholeness and deep joy. That we may reach out to those who are hurting and alienated, enfolding one another with your love and tenderness.

Hear our prayers for healing and wholeness.

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Intercessor: People: Intercessor: People: Intercessor: People: Intercessor: People: Intercessor: People: Intercessor:

Spirit of wisdom, be within us in our journeying, gently guiding us along life giving paths. That we may be led towards transformation and new beginnings in our world.

Hear our prayers for courage to begin again.

Spirit of gentleness, touch us anew, releasing in us all that we are afraid of in this uncertain time. That we may know your acceptance of us, and freely accept and embrace others.

Hear our prayers for peace and acceptance.

Spirit of power, hold us in our powerlessness. That we may know your strength and become a voice for the voiceless, healing for the wounded and empowerment for the weak, and lost, and confused.

Hear our prayers for mercy and grace.

Spirit of judgement, be tender with us and show us your mercy. That we may humbly learn of you and not be afraid to be your prophets in the world.

Hear our prayers for the gift of witness.

Spirit of comfort, draw near to us in all grief, confusion and pain; in your graciousness, bring hope, consolation and renewal. That many may look inside and out and discover you in the midst.

Hear our prayers for consolation and comfort.

People:

Spirit of dance, be our playfulness and source of deep joy. That we may leap and laugh and enter moments of new life as we work to breathe deeply again.

Hear our prayers for gifts of life and joy.

Intercessor: People:

Give us confidence in life and assurance in death.

In God’s many names we pray, AMEN.

The Confession of Sin & Absolution Priest: Let us confess our sins to God. (silence may be kept) Priest and People:

God of all mercy, we confess that we have sinned against you opposing your will in our lives.

We have denied your goodness in each other, in ourselves, and in the world you have created.

We repent of the evil that enslaves us, the evil we have done, and the evil done on our behalf.

Forgive, restore, and strengthen us through our Savior Jesus Christ, that we may abide in your love and serve only your will. Amen.

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Priest:

Almighty God have mercy on you, forgive you all your sins through the grace of Jesus Christ, strengthen you in all goodness, and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep you in eternal life.

People: Amen.

The Peace Celebrant: People:

The Peace of the Lord be always with you.

And also with you.

Announcements Offertory A virtual offering plate, titled Sunday, December 6 Offering, has been created on our website’s Online Giving page. Through this online resource, you can make a regular Sunday offering or a pledge contribution: www.trinitytoledo.org/online -giving/ Text to Give is now available! You can simply text ”Give” to 419-OMG-LOVE (419-664-5683) to make your weekly offering.

Offertory

Christmas Lullaby, from “Songs for a New World”

Jason Robert Brown

(Trinity High School Student, Lilly Buck)

Lord’s Prayer The congregation is invited to join.

Led by Cheryl Mack

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.

Give us this day our daily bread.

And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those

Blessing

Sending Song

who trespass against us.

And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.

For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory for ever and ever. Amen.

May the rain fall off your shoulders when you’re caught in a storm.

When the frost comes a callin’ may it find you safe and warm.

May your place be set, and may your promises be kept.

And may you never forget that you are loved.

Awake, Awake and Greet the New Morn (Jobst Scholars, Grace Hirt, Chelsie Cree, David Breen) 1) Awake! Awake and greet the new morn, for angels herald its dawning. sing out your joy, for Jesus is born, behold! the Child of our longing.

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Marty Haugen

Come as a baby weak and poor, to bring all hearts together, to open wide the heavenly door, and lives now inside us forever.

2) To us, to all in sorrow and fear, Emmanuel comes a-singing, whose humble song is quiet and near, yet fills the earth with its ringing.

Music to heal the broken soul and hymns of loving kindness, the thunder of the anthems roll to shatter all hate and injustice.

3) Rejoice, rejoice, take heart in the night, though cold the winter and cheerless, the rising sun shall crown you with light, be strong and loving and fearless; Love be our song and love our prayer, and love, our endless story, may God fill every day we share, and bring us at last into glory.

Dismissal Leader: People:

Led by Eleanor & Charlie Jones Go in peace to love and serve the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

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Trinity’s Daily Bread- As a community of faith, we are called to love and be loved; to serve and be served, to give and to receive. In short, we don’t want anyone to “fall behind or drop out.” In this season of connecting in new ways, we are introducing Trinity’s Daily Bread. Please let us know if you need prayer, assistance or connection by filling out our Daily Bread form on our website, www.trinitytoledo.org!

Trinity Episcopal Church Vestry Leadership Donna Steppe, Sr. Warden, Roberta Durham, Jr. Warden Leah Reed, Clerk, Jane Bueche, Treasurer, Jeffrey Albright, Dennis Degnan, Fritz Hany, Bob Meeker & Jamie Paul

Parish Staff The Rev. Dr. Lisa Tucker-Gray, Rector Heather Meyer, Director of Operations and Community Development Lynzi Miller, Next To New Manager & Communications Coordinator Nick Zurawski, Sexton Additional Resources & Copyright Info:

Opening Song: The Unraveling by Ben Thomas, used with subscription permission through The Work of the People, Liturgy Project https://www.theworkofthepeople.com Opening Collect: Prayers for an Inclusive Church by Steven Shakespeare, 2009.

Readings and Gospel from: Revised Common Lectionary: lectionarypage.net, 2020.

Psalm: Psalms for Praying: An Invitation for Wholeness, Nan Merrill, Continuum International Publishing, 2003 Prayers of the People: based on liturgy designed by the Iona Community & Eggs & Ashes. Video content from Heather Meyer and production by Owen Cappellini Confession of Sin: used with subscription permission through The Work of the People, Liturgy Project https://www.theworkofthepeople.com.

The Apostles’ Creed: used with subscription permission through The Work of the People, Liturgy Project https://www.theworkofthepeople.com.

Lord’s Prayer: Traditional, Spoken Bulletin Image: Artwork from Jan Richardson.

All printed music from The Hymnal 1982, Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing, My Heart Sings Out, Wonder, Love, and Praise was used by permission through purchase of riteseries.org.

All other printed music permission through purchase of CCLI Copyright license #20577215 Size B Streaming License #20577284 Size B Secular music permission through purchase of CCS WORSHIPcast Copyright license #13190 All printed music from Gather permission through purchase of onelicense.net License # A-700000

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Advent II December 6, 2020

TODAY 12/6, 11:00am, Virtual Coffee Hour – You are invited to join us for a 30-minute virtual coffee and conversation following our 10:00 online worship service today! Find the Zoom link on our website and Facebook each Sunday morning!

Saturday 12/12, 9:00am, Men’s Bible Study – All men in the Trinity community and their guests are welcome to join our monthly Bible study. We are gathering via Zoom during this time of social separation. Find the readings and Zoom link here: https://www.trinitytoledo.org/mens-bible-study/

December Trinity@Home Services 12/13 – Advent III 10:00am

12/24 – Christmas Eve Service 7:00pm

12/20 – Advent IV 10:00am

12/27 – Lessons & Carols 10:00am

12/21 – The Longest Night 7:00pm

1/3/2021 – Epiphany 10:00am

Please remember those who have asked for our prayers:

Pat Albright Bettye Jo Hansbarger John L., Gladys & Karen Johnson-Webb Olivia Carol Gray Pat Squire Don Keune The Loss Family Wes Paulin Tishie Bozeman Sheilah Wilson Barb Scott Godwin Nosa

Ethan & Alecia Grefe Judy Moon Regina Andrea Parmer Diane Suzanne Ronald B Mitchell

To add your name or the name of someone you love on the Prayer List, please email lynzi@trinitytoledo.org.

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Birthdays

Anniversaries

12/6 Vera Gagnon 12/14 Ellis Gagnon 12/19 Stan Johnson 12/23 Grant Jones

12/11 12/17 12/22 12/30

12/16 – Sam & Lindsey Melden

Abby Price Darrell Cousino Kim Tucker-Gray Jane Zohn

12/12 Larry Meyer 12/17 Dave Beckwith 12/22 Alice Todd

12/20 Dave Beckwith & Lindsay Potts

To add your birthday or anniversary to10 our list, please email lynzi@trinitytoledo.org.